Paul Austin Hudson

January 7, 1918 - July 10, 2013

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Saturday 7/20, 2:03 am

Paul Austin Hudson was born to Earl Austin and Florence (McKim) Hudson on January 7, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. His early years were spent in Brooklyn, then in Morristown, New Jersey. He graduated from Morristown High School and attended Rutgers University where he was a member of the Queensman Band. He played trumpet throughout his college career and his life.He joined the AT&T Company in 1940 following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He married Virginia Eilert in 1940. They travelled together for the first two years of their marriage with Paul's job installing and testing cable in the entire eastern seaboard area. He was exempted from military service during the Second World War for his skills in vital industry.Paul and Virginia settled in Red Bank, New Jersey after the birth of their daughter, Judy.They later moved to Shrewsbury, New Jersey where Paul continued to pursue his hobbies as an amateur movie projectionist, musician and golfer. After retiring from AT&T he was able to pursue a career in movie theater management. He and Virginia loved to travel and spent many happy days in their RV touring the United States and visiting their grandchildren.They moved to Midland in 1993 and enjoyed retirement and more time with their family.Paul is pre-deceased by his parents, his beloved wife, and his brother, Robert M. Hudson. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Morris and son-in-law, Will of Midland, grandchildren: Deidre Mitchell and husband Mark of Frisco, TX, Megan Morris of Austin, TX, and Brendan Morris and wife Christine of Dallas, TX and four great- grandchildren: Sean and Ryan Mitchell of Frisco and Wright and Spencer Morris of Dallas. Also left to cherish his memory are his caregivers Charlotte Merchant and Sharon Jackson. The family would like to express gratitude to Hospice of Midland as well.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Midland; St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church; or the music program at Midland College.A memorial service will be held at St. Nicholas' Church on July 20 at 10:30 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Saturday 7/20, 2:03 am

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I always thought Paul and Ginny were THE most handsome couple. I sensed a great love between them and imagine them now able to hold hands again. I am ever grateful for his home movies! His was a life well-lived and long-lived.

Good-bye Uncle Paul. I will always remember your kindness when our family visited you and Aunt Virginia long ago in New Jersey. I will never forget going to the beach with you and Virginia at Sea Bright, NJ. Say Hello to my Dad (your younger brother, Bob) in heaven, and say Hi to Aunt Virginia too. Mom (Jean) your sister-in-law, who is now living in Assisted Living nearby, also sends her love and condolences.

Uncle Paul was a good man who I remember fondly from my youth when my parents, sister, and I would drive from Pittsburgh to visit him in New Jersey in the summer and cool off in the ocean. He played the trumpet, which got me interested; so I also learned how. My late dad was Uncle Paul's younger brother. I am confident that they are now reunited in heaven along with my Aunt Virginia.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.